NICARAGUA

JULY 22-29, 2024

 

TRIP DETAILS

$850 + FLIGHT

PURPOSE

San Juan del Sur is home to our Latin America headquarters. Since Hans and his wife, Demi moved there three years ago, God has produced incredible fruit in the day to day life of the community especially with local families. Our goal is to create a safe, fun, and engaging space for the youth in the city through a VBS camp. Here, they will hear the gospel, be taught the word of God, and dignified as God’s image bearers! If you have a passion for teaching children and are willing to serve where needed, this is a great trip for you to get an up close look at our ministry in Latin America!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

ALL IN-COUNTRY NEEDS:

  • Lodging

  • Transportation

  • Water and snacks

  • 3 meals a day

  • Group outings and activities

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

  • additional snacks or special food requests

  • additional activities or board rentals aside from group activities

REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid passport with 6 month validity

  • 18 yrs of age or older (or parent/guardian traveling with)

  • Application approval through website (see below)

 

DESTINATION

CITY: SAN JUAN DEL SUR
GOVERNMENT: DOMINANT PARTY REPUBLIC
CITY POPULATION: 15,554
RELIGION: CHRISTIAN/ROMAN CATHOLIC
LANGUAGE: SPANISH
CURRENCY: CORDOBA
CLIMATE: TROPICAL (75-96 DEGREES)

 

OUR DESTINATION
ORIGINALLY A FISHING TOWN, SAN JUAN DEL SUR IS NOW A THRIVING TOURIST DESTINATION FOR MANY NICARAGUANS AS WELL AS FOREIGNERS. IT IS A POPULAR SURF DESTINATION CONTAINING MANY HOSTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND BARS. SEEKING A SLOWER PACE, MANY WESTERNERS HAVE MOVED THEIR FAMILIES THERE. LIKE MANY DESTINATION SPOTS, SAN JUAN DEL SUR IS UNFORTUNATELY A PLACE WHERE MANY TRAVEL TO LIVE IT UP AND INDULGE IN SINFUL ACTIVITIES. RIDE NATURE HAS SETUP IT'S HEADQUARTERS HERE FOR THIS VERY REASON; TO BE A LIGHT IN THE DARK.

 

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

  • MON / 22ND - TRAVEL DAY / TEAM INTRO

  • TUE / 23RD - VBS PREP / MEN’S MINISTRY

  • WED / 24TH - VBS CAMP / SKATE OUTREACH

  • THU / 25TH - VBS CAMP / WOMEN’S MINISTRY

  • FRI / 26TH - VBS CAMP / NIGHT OFF

  • SAT / 27TH - SURF OUTREACH / STATUE HIKE

  • SUN / 28TH - REST / WORSHIP SERVICE

  • MON / 29TH - TRAVEL DAY

 
 

NEXT STEPS

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